🔗 Share this article Boxer Joseph Parker Could Receive Possible Ban Following Positive Anti-Doping Test Joseph Parker tested positive during a doping test administered the same day he fought in 11th-round stoppage to British heavyweight Ipswich-born Wardley. The Fight Plus the Stakes The British boxer together with Joseph Parker engaged in an intense contest staged in the UK capital on 25 October to decide who would become next in line for the WBO facing undisputed world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. The fighter had been next in line to challenge Usyk after putting together a remarkable six consecutive victories, however put his mandatory challenger status in jeopardy in the UK and endured an 11th-round defeat. Adverse Finding Along with Possible Outcomes An ordinary examination conducted on the boxer via Vada on the day of the bout came back positive which leaves Parker in a difficult position to prove his innocence. The boxer's representatives published an announcement stating: "The anti-doping body informed all required parties about Parker tested positive subsequent to a doping test administered on the 25th October. As the investigation continues, no additional comment are forthcoming at this time." Boxing Journey Joseph Parker earned the title of heavyweight champion six years ago prior to he lost his WBO belt by unanimous decision versus Anthony Joshua in Wales 24 months later. Parker has been an active participant in the UK since then, having eight matches in total in Britain and relocating to Dublin for preparation under respected coach former champion Lee in recent years. Recent Developments Coached by Andy Lee, Parker overcame his defeat in 2022 against Joe Joyce to achieve several successes which put him as the top contender to meet the champion before he lost to Wardley. Subsequent to Parker's sample showed an adverse finding during the Wardley bout, reportedly for cocaine, an investigation into the findings is underway. Parker tested positive for a banned substance. The screening took place by Vada the day of the bout. Joseph Parker could receive a potential ban from competition. His promotional team released a comment acknowledging the positive test. A formal inquiry is now in progress about the situation.